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Summer Fiesta. Dive into an ocean of treasure at eBay.ph
How to Play - Step 1: Get the clue and solve the puzzle
Every day, we’ll hide 2 new prizes, each worth PHP9000, in 2 different listings – one on www.ebay.ph and the other on www.ebay.com. For each of the prizes, we’ll post a clue on the “Get Clues” page – one clue for each prize. Each clue is a puzzle. It might be a straightforward word association or it might be an anagram, pun, rhyme, or oblique reference. To solve it, you may need to employ lateral thinking, or your knowledge of pop culture, Pilipino literature, or Pilipino history.
Step 2: Search eBay

Once you think you’ve solved the puzzle, use your solution or words associated with it to search or browse eBay for the listings with the hidden treasure.

Please note: Listings with hidden prizes are set up so that you can search only the titles – not the item description – to find the hidden treasure.
Step 3: Claim the treasure!

If you find the winning listing, the “View Item” page will look like the illustration on the right. Follow the step-by-step instructions under the “Prize” road sign to claim your prize. eBay will confirm you are the winner by emailing you.

NOTE: Participation in the eBay Treasure Hunt is free. Winning entrants will not be required to pay any money. Ebay will not ask for your username, password, address, bank account details or other personal details by email or any Web page linked to or from the hidden treasure listing. Any such emails or Web pages purporting to do this are fraudulent; if you encounter these please inform us of this so we may take the appropriate action.

Beware of any listing asking for money or personal information!

Each clue and the corresponding hidden prize is good until the prize is found and claimed, or until the end of the same day the clue is released on, whichever comes first. Check the "Get Clues" page for a complete list of all clues posted to date. If the prize associated with a clue has already been found or claimed, this will be indicated and the appropriate listing will also be posted. You can check back as often as you like and use "unsolved" clues to search for any prizes still available. Please read the more detailed Terms & Conditions that apply with regard to your participation in this promotion.

Official Rules How to Play Get Clues
Frequently Asked Questions - When is it?
The eBay Treasure Hunt Instant Win Promotion (“Promotion”) begins on 00:00:01 hours Philippine Standard Time (PST) 19 May 2008 and ends at 23:59:59 hours PST 30 May 2008 ("Promotion Period"). No clues will be released during the weekend i.e. on 24 and 25 May 2008.
Who is eligible?
The Promotion is open to confirmed registered members of www.ebay.ph who are Philippine residents, 18 years or older at the time of entry and have a registered and verified Paypal account in good standing by the end of the Promotion Period. For complete requirements see the Terms & Conditions .
 
If I find a listing with a hidden prize, how do I know it's genuine?

First, eBay will confirm you are the winner by email (to your email address that you registered with eBay). Second, participation is free. Winning entrants will not be required to pay any money. Third, eBay will not ask for your username, password, address, bank account details or other personal details by email or Web page linked to or from the hidden treasure listing. Any listing asking for money or personal information will NOT be the real thing.

 
How often can I play the game and keep hunting for the prizes?
Play as often as you want, until you solve the clue, find the treasure and claim the requisite prize. Every day 2 new prizes and clues are added so come back often, click on the "Get Clues" button, and start the hunt!
 
What if no one solves the clue and finds the hidden treasure within the time frame?
The clue will stay posted and each of the treasures for that day will stay hidden until someone finds them or until 23:59:59 hours PST on that same day, whichever comes first. Any daily clues not solved and the corresponding treasures not found will be nullified thereafter. Check the "Get Clues" page for a complete list of all clues posted to date and the treasures still game for the hunt.
 
What happens if a prize is unclaimed at the end of the Promotion Period?
Any unclaimed and/or unawarded prizes at the end of the Promotion Period will simply remain unclaimed and be nullified. No one will get to win and enjoy an unclaimed prize – so don’t let that happen, keep participating regularly and happy hunting!
 
Do I have to buy or list anything to participate in the promotion?
To participate in the Promotion, no purchase, bid or listing is necessary.